A Junction City – based organization has been awarded a grant to support a drug court program, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced.

The 8th Judicial District Community Corrections was awarded $139,545 to set up a Drug Court Program targeting high risk offenders struggling with alcohol and / or drug dependency.

Providing the best public safety services and victim support requires a dedicated staff of local officials,” Schmidt said. “This grant will help advance local priorities for improving public safety.”

The grant is part of the Federal Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and was awarded by the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Schmidt serves as chair of the council.